Meade runs over Trinity
The Meade County Greenwave baseball team has been rolling in wins during their last two outings. After their loss to Breck Co at home on Apr 25, they traveled to Breck the next day where they got their revenge by…
Meade holds off Bethlehem
The Meade County Ladywave softball team is continuing to show why they are the number one seed in the region. On May 2 they hosted the Bethlehem Banshees in a game that almost got away from them, but they were…
Jail inmates help clean the environment
As we drive along the state and county roads of Meade County, we can often be surprised and appalled by the amount of litter that has been thrown or blown out of vehicles that travel these roads. According to J.J.…
The Wood Artist of Doe Valley
Mike Boszor (pronounced Bow-zer) has a unique way of stacking the outside logs for his fireplace woodpile that has created interest and brought charm and joy to the Doe Valley community. He is loosely referred to as “The Woodpile guy”…
Let’s hear from the cast on the upcoming high school musical “State Fair”
The Meade County High School Chorus will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical State Fair on Thursday, May 9th, Friday, May 10th, and Saturday May 11th, starting at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. Seats are reserved and tickets…
Doe Valley gets a new General Manager
Doe Valley, unlike other Kentucky cities, does not have a mayor and city council to govern its operations. However, it does have a duly elected Board of Directors to oversee functions within its boundaries. The General Manager is selected by…
Water Board approves new billing and payment systems
On Tuesday April 23rd the Meade County Water District Board of Commissioners had their monthly meeting. In attendance was Chairman Doug Cornett, Vice Chairman Wesley Prather, Treasurer Allen Stivers, and Commissioner Ricky Myers. Secretary Keith Boothe was absent. The General…
Meade runs over North Oldham
The Meade County High School Lady Waves hosted the North Oldham Lady Mustangs on April 25, and it took only five innings to send them back to the bus for the ride home. Meade offense scored 11 runs on seven…
Ethics Commission continues navigating legal process
This past Monday April 22nd at 6 pm, the Meade County Ethics Commission convened over an agenda that included three items; discussion and/or selection of legal counsel for Complaint 24-E-0001, discussion and/or review of Complain 24-E-0001 and any supporting documentation,…
Brandenburg City Council approves salary adjustments and banking changes
During a special meeting on April 25, 2024, the Brandenburg City Council gathered to address key issues facing the city. The topics at hand included significant adjustments to compensation for future elected officials and strategic banking arrangements. The meeting was…
Spotlight on The Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry
The Meade County Clothes Closet and Food Pantry, located at 2320-5 and 2320-7 Bypass Road in the Shopping Parks Shopping Center in Brandenburg, Kentucky, was established by the Meade County Ministerial Association in the mid 1990’s.
High School Track Team continues record-breaking streak at Eastern Relays
On Saturday, April 20th, select members from the Meade County High School Track and Field Team travelled to downtown Louisville to participate in the Eastern Relays hosted at the University of Louisville Track and Field Complex. Over 150 high schools…
Driver Sentenced For Fatal DUI Crash
A woman was sentenced Friday for a deadly crash that killed two toddlers back in November 2022 in West Point.
Meade County Public Library Employee Honored With Award
Joy Trotter, Meade County Public Library Children’s Librarian and Head of the Programming Department, was recently awarded the “Miss Pickle” Outstanding Children’s Service Award presented by the Kentucky Public Library Association for 2024. A special appreciation reception for Trotter was…
“Meade County Sheriff’s Office has nothing to hide” in wrongful arrest case
The measure of anyone’s integrity begins with their honesty, convictions, and empathy. The ultimate caliber of a man’s character is not determined by how he handles himself when everything is right, but how he handles himself when everything goes terribly…
Pay changes ahead for Brandenburg City Council
On April 16, a special meeting was called at Brandenburg City Hall to go over a time sensitive ordinance, #629. In attendance were Councilmembers: Mark Spry, Ginger Coomes, Bradley Johnston, William Basham, Bruce Fackler, Charlotte Ford as well as Administrator…
FiveStar Food Mart coming to Brandenburg
Brandenburg City Hall was busy April 16th. After the special City Council Meeting the regularly scheduled Brandenburg Planning and Zoning Meeting occurred.
Meade County High School Track and Field continues win streak and setting records
The Meade County High School Track & Field Team has been on a hot streak lately, winning both the Owensboro Invitational on Saturday, April 13th, and then their first home meet of the season on Tuesday, April 16th. The team…
Carter comes through for Ladywaves
The Meade County High School Ladywave Softball team is putting together a season to remember. They currently sit atop of the Region 3 seeding with an impressive 11-3 record midway through the season, and they continue to improve each time…
MC Youth Baseball/Softball Parade Opening
Five-year-old Colton Coyle throws out the ceremonial first pitch at this year’s Meade County Youth Baseball/Softball Parade on Apr 20. In July of 2021 Colton was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and in October 2023 he rang the bell…